Resorts Marquette-Mountain
Area Profile
You can ski every night of the week at Marquette Mountain (and days too, of course) over 144 acres of terrain. The vertical is a respectable 650 feet. New for 2006/07: a new back country ski zone created for advanced skiers and boarders. The area extends from outer "Weasels Gulch" trail to "Supreme" and includes the reopening of Freefall - accessible from the Rocket Lift and boasting a 40-60 percent grade. Upgraded picnic area, outdoor patio with grills.
Lodging Profile
Dining facilities in the lodge. No lodging at area, but over 20 hotels and motels with 1,000+ rooms nearby. Limo to ski area for Holiday Inn and Ramada Inn (8 min.). No overnight camper facilities.
Services Profile
Ski shop and bar at area, complete shopping in Marquette. Babysitting provided, medical clinic at area, hospital 2-1/2 miles away.
Area Recreation Profile
NASTAR, cross country skiing. Ice fishing, ice skating, sledding, swimming nearby.
Snowboarding Profile
Three 17-foot quarter pipes, two terrain parks with nine rails, and long spine.
Cross Country Profile
na
Summer Profile
na
Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
|---|---|---|
|
Top: 1357 FT Bottom: 757 FT Vertical Drop: 600 FT Skiable Terrain: 167 acres Number of Runs: 25 Snow Making: 143 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 1 Capacity: 4600 |
Beginner Runs: 15% Intermediate Runs: 50% Advanced Runs: 35% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 210 IN |
| Dates | More | |
|
Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 139 Year Open: 1959 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Marquette-Mountain | |
Contact Information
Marquette-Mountain
Address:4501 M-553 Marquette, MI, 49855Phone: (800)944-7669
Email: tickets@marquettemountain.com
Snow Report provided by Mountain News. The largest producer of skiing content for media, and publishers of the OnTheSnow.com Ski Guide.